PhD Position: Bilingual Flexibility: A PhD position is available at RWTH Aachen University within the DFG-funded Research Unit “Bilingual Flexibility — The Psychology of Language Control,” focusing on the neurocognitive mechanisms of language control and adaptation in bilinguals.
PhD Position: Bilingual Flexibility: The Neurocognitive Basis of Language Control and Adaptation
Designation: PhD Student
Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Psychology, Neurolinguistics, Clinical Linguistics/Speech and Language Therapy, or Cognitive (Neuro)science |
| Location | RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany |
| Desired Start Date | February or March 2026 |
| Application Deadline | December 31, 2025 |
Research Area: The project investigates the neurocognitive mechanisms of short-term, reactive, and medium-term, proactive, language control and adaptation processes using functional and structural MRI.
Location: RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s degree in psychology, neurolinguistics, clinical linguistics/speech and language therapy, or cognitive (neuro)science.
- A strong background in experimental psychology.
- Willingness to acquire basic German within two years (training support available).
Description: The PhD position is embedded in a highly collaborative environment with strong national and international networks. The Research Unit comprises 7 individual projects and 9 PhD students. The project examines the neural basis of behavioral effects related to language control and adaptation.
How to Apply: The application details are not provided in the context.
Last Date for Apply: December 31, 2025
